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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA HISTORICAL Defective Page BROOKLYN MAKES A FINE SHOWING Senior International Secretary Dr. Jesse E. Moorland Conducts Record Breaking Campaign For Funds—Hearty Response From the Public—Secretary Meroney's Active Career. By N. BARNETT DODSON. BROOKLYN. — The Carlton avenue branch of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian association has met the proposition offered to insure the branch of a new $100,000 building. Through various sources, including the $25,000 offer of Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, the sum of $85,000 was placed at the disposal of the Carlton avenue branch upon the condition that the association raise from among the colored citizens of Brooklyn $15,000. In order to accomplish this task it was decided to have Dr. Jesse E Moorland, senior international secretary, conduct a city wide financial campaign for ten days beginning on Thursday, Nov. 11. Previous to the beginning of the campaign Dr. Moorland, with the assistance of Mr. R. M. Meroney, secretary of the branch, selected the following named men as an executive committee: E. H. Wilson, chairman; A. D. Hampton, secretary; James F. Adalr, Dr. W. Lulkley, N. B. Dodson, F. H. GPett, R. E. Jackson, Dr. Gladstone J. Johnson, J. H. Smith, W. F. Trottman, George E. Wilbecan, Horace G. Wilson and M. P. Saunders The next step was fifteen teams of nine men each with a captain. The workers on each team were chosen by R. W. MEBONEY. the captains. Full instructions were given the captains and team workers before any one was authorized to solicit a single subscription or to receive a cent of money in the name of the association from any source. Secretary Meroney had the necessary literature prepared for the teams according to Dr. Moorland's ideas and a campaign prospectus showing association buildings erected at a cost of $100,000 and over in various large cities. The front cover of the pamphlet carried an outline drawing of the proposed new Carlton avenue building, and there were cuts of Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the high school boys' Spanish class, taught at the branch by Mr. Meroney; the Bible class, taught by Mr. W. S. Richardson and the boy scouts, troop 55, under command of Scoutmaster James R. Spurgeon. The local daily and weekly papers carried splendid accounts of the proposed work. Thus the public mind was prepared for the onslaught of over a hundred men when Moorland gave the word "Go!" The captains of the teams were the following named young men: J. T. Brown, D. J. Bruce, A. L. Comither, E. L. Faulcon, N. D. Johnson, Jr.; A. J. Loring, H. V. Lucas, J. E. Patterson, J. R. Spurgeon, W. H. Taylor, W. K. Taylor, Elias Thighman, C. H. Turner and L. P. Williams. The executive committee rented the first floor of the building at 704 Fulton street as headquarters, with a restant attached, where supper was served each evening to the teams, reports received and instructions given. A banner was offered as a prize to the team bringing in the largest amount in cash and subscriptions each night. There was much friendly rivalry for the coveted prize, which bore the inscription, "We Are It." Several of the teams secured the banner at different times, but the one headed by Elias Tilghman held it for three successive nights and finally won it on the last night of the campaign. Our people did themselves proud in the generous response they made to the young men's appeal. Sums ranging from $1 to $1,000 were received. There were many gifts of $25, some $50, $75 and $100. The largest gift by a single individual was $1,000, from Mr. Frank H. Gilbert. Dr. Moorland who has directed many building campaigns, is loud in his praise of the people of Brooklyn and says of the young men who worked on the teams that they were among the best in every way that he has met during his career of twenty-two years in the work. The men were so grateful to Dr. Moorland for the interest which he manifested in their behalf they began a few days before the campaign closed to collect funds with which to purchase for him a loving cup, the same being presented on the evening of Nov. 22. The campaign came to a glorious close on Monday evening, Nov. 22. Reports from the teams were received after supper was served. The general summary was made by Secretary A. D. Hampton, and when Chairman E. H. Wilson, who is also chairman of the committee of management of the branch, announced that $19,324.50 had been raised during the ten days there was wild cheering among the men. Table covers and boards and napkins were used for banners and drums and forms as the company rose as one man and marched up and down the ball bouncing and singing. The high school boys started the yelling with: "How much you going to raise? Five thousand and dollars. Who is going to give? The people. Who are the people? Carlton! Carlton! Carlton!" The Carlton avenue ornamented in 1909, in the meeting of the central branch. It has done a remarkable work with the poor equipment it has had in a small building. The late Rev. A. J. Henry, minister of the Nazarene Congregational church, was the prime mover in bringing about its formation. The present secretary, Mr. R. M. Meroney, is a native of Austin, Tex. He received his early education at Tillotson college and taught public school in Texas for five years. He is a graduate of Yale, 1900 Mr. Meroney before coming to Brooklyn, four years ago, taught at Samuele Houston college two years and subsequently served as army. Young Men's Christian association secretary with the Ninth United States cavalry on the borders of Mexico. AN INFLUENTIAL CITIZEN. Hon. Harry C. Smith's Good Work In Befah of the Race. Cleveland, O.—The last week of the six months' fight made by our people of Ohio and a few of their white friends, led by Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of the Gazette of this city, former Secretary of State Daniel J. Ryan, Robert B. Barcus and the local branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People of Columbus, O. who got into the fight against a certain photo play, ended successfully. How much justice there is in the manifestly unfair claim of a persistent Columbus writer that Messrs. Ryan, Barcus and others are entitled to all credit for influencing the governor of this state and the state board of censors against permitting the play to show in Ohio can be seen at a glance, says the Hon Harry C. Smith. Especially is this true when it is remembered that months ago Governor Frank B. Willis promised the editor of the Cleveland Gazette in personal interviews at Columbus and in numerous letters, some of which have been published, that the play in question would not be allowed to show in the state. This was months before Messrs. Ryan, Barcus and the Columbus branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People made a move in the matter. Civic League Hears Noted Speakers. The North Side Civic league in Pittsburgh continues to direct its activities along the proper lines for racial advancement. It never loses an opportunity to oppose any wrong directed against the race, and in this respect its voice has been heard on several important occasions. It was therefore appropriately in keeping with the league's policy to have as chief speaker at its regular meeting on Friday evening, Oct. 8. Attorney R. L. Vann and County Treasurer F. J. Harris. The addresses of these two able and bravel minded men were of much benefit to the members and friends of the organization at the meeting. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. JAN. 8, 1916. SUGGESTS CHANGE IN SCHOOL SYSTEM BACKS OPINION WITH FACTS Taking the Economic Condition Among Our People In Philadelphia as an Example, Professor Thomas Makes Strong Plea For the Kind of Education Which Supplies Individual Needs. Charles M. Thomas, LL. B., in an able article which appeared in a recent issue of the Philadelphia Ledger discusses at length the need of vocational training for colored people. Professor Thomas' article in part reads thus: "The time has come when the colored citizens of Philadelphia and every citizen should talk, discuss, investigate, agitate and enthusiastically support all forms of education which seek to improve industrial efficiency. Having passed the period of exploitation of extensive natural resources, this country, and especially in its urban centers, is facing an era of conservation and higher efficiency through elimination of waste and increased skill in its operatives preparatory to securing the perpetuity of the republic through unborn generations. An examination of the occupation statistics for the last census of the city of Philadelphia shows 510,871 males and 200,208 females engaged in the industrial activities of agriculture, trade, transportation, domestic and personal service and clerical work. Of these persons about 58 in every 1,000 are colored males, and 106 in every 1,000 are colored females. How are these people employed and in what ways can public education aid them and consequently the community in which they live? For, unlike many of the foreign born elements of the city, the colored people spend their earnings where they make them. "Suffice it to say that these people have physical wants to be satisfied by foods, houses, woods, metals, textiles and clays and drugs, such as all men have, and they have spiritual aspirations to be satisfied by culture from social contact, travel, amusements, literature, music and art, but they have aimed to satisfy the more pressing wants and aspirations by the methods at hand, by imitation and, to a large extent, by accepting any and every opportunity offered by those to whom they could be of any service. "A few, through keener insight, better guidance or more friendly contact and the equality of opportunity, have blazed ways for their peculiar capacities to supply the wants and aspirations of those more able to secure what their capital would command. In fact, Philadelphia has been renowned among colored people for the number and fairness of its opportunities to secure diversified employment, and there are not a few families among its colored population who are beyond immediate want, if not able to aid others both by charity and employment. Using the method of trial and error, many have sought to increase their capacity to satisfy their greater wants by following the traditional curriculum of the free school system, only to find in many instances that such procedure made them aware of even larger wants and higher aspirations without proportionately increasing their power to satisfy them. "What is needed today is such a method of educating each and every child in this and each other American community so that he may not only know how to secure permanent and positive good in this life, but that he may know what constitutes such permanent and positive good in an economic age such as this now is and bids fair to remain. Education today must aim to inculcate character as just and equitable relations to one's fellows in all activities, to give training in the skillful and economic production of useful things and in rendering efficient service by maximum output with minimum expenditure of time and energy and to induce loyalty to the state and activity for its betterment. Such an aim can be realized at a cost not much greater than that now borne for a training largely literary and clerical, a training which neglects to a large extent the necessity for motor activity in the formation of the very ideas the schools claim to establish. "In the vocational schools the various activities may be subdivided, and the special fitness of students may be emphasized and provided for. An examination of the figures for colored males engaged in activities connected with transportation and the manufacturing and mechanical industries show an additional need for vocational training for them. Of the 43,554 total males engaged in transportation activities there are 5,676 colored males so engaged. This number is 20 per cent of all colored males reported occupied, but a quarter of that number are engaged as longshoremen and stevedores and one-third as draymen and teamsters and expressmen, thus constituting the colored males as one-twelfth of all the teamsters and expressmen and one-third of all the longshoremen and stevedores in Philadelphia. "To what extent is the traditional school system preparing the children and relatives of these men to meet the newer conditions of motor transportation, which must replace the teamster and expressman, and the endless belts and almost human cranes and conveyers which increase with the progress of industry. As now conducted, such occupations are but slightly differentiated forms of labor. Consolidating all laborers as reported, there are 5,118 out of 5,676, or 88 per cent of all colored males engaged in transportation activities occupied as laborers of various kinds. "In a manufacturing and mechanical industries 5,115 colored males are reported as laborers, in agriculture 247, in quarry operations 80, thus making a total of 11,118 colored males reported as laborers out of 29,561 reported as occupied. Add to that condition the fact that but 20 apprentices are reported with such a differentiation of industry as 31 colored bakers, 43 colored blacksmiths, 148 brick and stone masons, 54 builders and contractors, 9 cabinet makers, 177 carpenters, 67 compositors and typesetters, 17 coupers, 30 electricians, 12 dyers, 2 engravers, 107 stationary engineers, 111 machinists, 94 painters and glazes, 18 paperhangers, 60 plasterers, 24 plumbers, and slaters, 30 showmakers, 31 stonecutters, 71 tailors, 89 upholsters, and it becomes evident that were the colored youth not being trained away from trade activities by the traditional system of schooling there would be 500 apprentices among their journeymen rather than 20. "It is at this very point in industrial supply and demand that the vocational school is of prime importance, for it is well known that the older apprentice system is not favored by employer or youth in this day of sharply differentiated labor divisions and high speed. The vocational system helps the youth to select the activity for which he has both interest and capacity, and it not only trains him to a point of relatively high efficiency, but it gives him such a survey of collateral activities as to make him a more valuable assistant than is possible in a modern shop with its standardized output. "Let it be understood that the direction of colored youth into trade activities demands the enthusiastic support and the hearty co-operation of all classes through the respect to be granted the credit to be given and the employment to be possible to those who leave such schools as fit to serve the community, the race and themselves. It does not take an economist to see that under present conditions in this country the men who handle the symbols of things rather than those who produce them and actually transport them, are the men who take the larger share of the profits, but it does take an economist to point out to the youth who would make a short cut to wealth the fact that the men who take the profit must invest capital, foresight and courageously intelligent knowledge of market conditions in order to handle the symbols so as to make the profit. It is for the state to provide for the teaching of those facts. "All men may not be created equal, but they are created to struggle for equality, and a great industrial center like Philadelphia can increase its output and income while materily reducing its expense account from charities and corrections by investing in such modern educational machinery as continuation schools, part time schools and vocational centers for colored children and for all children." Financial Campaign For Alpha Home. The committee in charge of the financial campaign in the interest of the Alpha home, in North Senate avenue, Indianapolis, Ind., is meeting with much encouragement. Interesting meetings have been held at Willis chapel in Northwest street, at which the public showed its interest in the institution by contributing liberally. Mr. W. A. Kersey, chairman of the committee, says the campaign will continue until a sufficient sum is raised to pay off all the indebtedness of the home. Mr. Kersey hopes to meet all claims against the institution before the end of October. READ THE STAR, IT'S NEWSY Send Your Subscription ABLE LEADER IN GOOD MOVEMENTS Pioneer In the Science of Dental Surgery and Militant Champion of Equal Legal Rights and Opportunities For Colored Americans Rated Among Foremost Men of His Profession. By JOHN Q. ADAMS. Chicago.—One of the most striking figures at the recent golden anniversary of the Illinois Dental society, held at Hotel La Salle in this city, was Dr. Charles E. Bentley, who has by his ability and skill as a practitioner won a place in the front ranks of his profession. Born in Ohio and educated in the public schools, intermediate and high, of his native city, Cincinnati, Dr. Bentley moved to Chicago, where he completed his education at Northwestern university and was graduated in 1887 from the Chicago College of Dental Surgery with the degree of doctor of dental surgery. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in his new home, giving all of his spare time to his studies and experiments. He soon became so proficient that his fame spread abroad, and patients came from near and far to get the benefit of his skillful manipulations. He was one of the first den CHARLES R. BENTLEY, D. D. 8. tists to use hypnotic suggestion for the alleviation of pain, and this added greatly to his success. At the meeting of the Illinois Dental society held in 1806 Dr. Bentley read a paper on "New Outlooks In Dentistry," in which he made the following suggestion, couched in prophetic words: "If the public schools will respond to the growing demand for a larger knowledge of the structure and work of the human frame we may confidently hope for the installation of competent dentists in the schoolroom, who may make examinations of the mouths of children and advise them as to the correction of pathological conditions that may exist. It would also afford a fruitful source for the collection of data upon a wide range of subjects, the importance of which cannot be overestimated." Replying to Dr. Bentley, Dr. C. B. Rohland dissented, fearing that the public would not take kindly to dental examinations in public schools. Fortunately Dr. Rohland's fears were not well grounded. The public has taken kindly to public school dental examinations, and the public spirted work of the profession in this field is fully appreciated and approved by the masses. Two years later the Odontographic society, at the suggestion of Dr. Bentley, instituted an investigation into the condition of the mouths and teeth of the children of the public schools. One year later Dr. Bentley submitted his report, which was the basis of future work along this line, and today dental examinations are being made in nearly all of the public schools of the country. If priority of action counts for anything Dr. Bentley is the father of oral hygiene, which nowadays claims so much public and professional attention. The Odontographic society of Chicago was organized by Dr. Bentley in 1888, and he was elected its first president. In 1903 the society gave what was practically a great dental congress. There were 3,000 members of the profession and 4,000 dental students in attendance. The real soul of the great gathering was Dr. C. E. Bentley, who by his devotion and painstaking efforts made it a success. He has been a liberal contributor to the literature of both medicine and dentistry, and his papers, which have been read before state, national and international dental societies, have always merited the highest praise. Dr. Bentley is one of the few dentists who have been successful in the treatment of pyorrhea, the most difficult affection with which the profession has to contend. The manipulation of the instruments requires the greatest manual dexterity and delicate sense of touch. He numbers among his patients many of the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of the country and is one of the dozen or so Chicago dentists who count their annual incomes in five figures. In late years Dr. Bentley has attained great prominence in civic affairs, and his advice is eagerly sought by those who are endeavoring to better the conditions of humanity in general. For more than twenty years he has been secretary of Provident hospital. He was first president of the Equal Opportunity league of Chicago. He is a charter member of the directorate of the National Association For the Advancement of the Colored People, an organization which includes some of the most prominent people of the country in its membership. He has the gift of oratory and is a forceful, logical and convincing speaker. In 1808 Dr. Bentley was married to Miss Florence Lewis, who was for many years the literary editor of the Philadelphia Daily Press, a woman of rare attainments, and their married life has been very happy. In October, 1914, Dr. Bentley, at the special invitation of the Winnebago County (Ill.) Dental society, delivered an address before that body on "Oral Hygiene." The same afternoon, at the request of the board of education, he addressed 1,000 students of the Rockford high school on "Paul Laurence Dunbar." Dr. Bentley's new dental offices are located in the Marshall Field building, overlooking Lake Michigan, where on clear days one may look across the lakes to the Michigan and Indiana shores. The dental appliances in the offices are complete in every detail. A man of learning, polished in manner, having entree to the highest social circles and being in touch with many people of great influence, he has been able to do effective work in fighting prejudice against the colored people. Single handed and alone he has nipped many obnoxious schemes in the bud. Many wrongs have been righted effectively, but quietly and without any brass band accompaniment. When anything great in the repression of race prejudice has been accomplished in Illinois and people are wondering how it was done the chances are ten to one that Dr. Bentley is the man who did it. Dr. Bentley is at the head of his profession. He is not simply a great colored dentist, but a great American dentist. His success has not been circumscribed by lines of color. He thinks American, feels American, acts American and demands and receives treatment as an American. He believes that all men born in America are Americans and is opposed to the use of the word "Negro" to describe the colored people of the country. He is convinced that it is not logical and its use is inimical to the welfare of the republic. He looks forward to the day when there will be no German-Americans or French-Americans or Italian-Americans or Afro-Americans or any other hyphenated variety and when all racial distinctions shall have disappeared. When the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People was organized it was largely due to his efforts that the word "Negro" was not made a part of the official title of the organization. His career should be an inspiration to every colored youth. It teaches the lesson that it is not necessary, that it is even sighted and wrong, to limit one's activities to the boundaries of the color line. It proves that there are no barriers which study, determination, constant effort, ability and skill will not batter down. High School Boys Proud of Claude Hall. Members of the football team of the Boys' high school in Brooklya are loud in their praise of the fine work of Claude Hall, who plays left end on the team and to whom credit is given for the team's victory over the Erasmus Hall high school in a recent game. Claude Hall is the only colored boy on the team and is rated as the best player of any member of the Boys' high school eleven. Chicago Firm Promotes F. L. Gillespie. Frank L. Gillespie has been recently chosen by a life insurance company in Chicago superintendent of one of the departments of the business. In adduction to giving him this responsible position, the officers of the company presented Mr. Gillespie with a gold watch as a token of appreciation for his long and faithful service with it. ST. PAUL REPRESENTATIVE. Fred. D. McCracken, 410 Court Block, St. Paul. SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wedens day A. M. Send your subscription now. Leave your subscription in our office Third floor, 305 Fifth Street. Bring your printing to the Twin City Star Print, 305 So. 5th St. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. There are persons who do things worth mentioning and never give newspapers any copy. How can we get news, if it is not sent to us? ART CLUBS' NEW OFFICERS. The M. T. C. Art Club met with Mrs. Ophelia Rice and Mrs. Maud Canty and elected officers for the ensuing year. Pres. Mrs. Ida Sellars, Vice Pres. Mrs. Mable Peoples, Rec. Sec'y, Mrs. Katie Smith, Cor. Sec'y, Mrs. Laura Celestine, Treas., Mrs. Mary Mason, Critic. Mrs. Bell Doston, Chair, of Sunshine Com., Mrs. Emma Helm, Editor, Mrs. Maud Canty. Mrs. J. H. Lane, of Fairmont, Minna formerly Miss Helen Rice, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ophelia Rice, for three weeks. Mr. Lane is doing nicely at Fairmont in the tailoring business. LOOK! LOOK!! LOOK!!! GRAND SPELLING CONTEST And Musical Program To Be Given At BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH Under Management of Official Board. FRIDAY NIGHT, JAN 14, 1916 Five Prizes Awarded to Winners Special Invitation to enter the Contest extended to everybody in the Twin Cities. Words to be taken from the next two issues of the Twin City Star. The Appeal and The Advocate. Everybody Come! A Good Time Guaranteed to All. ATTY. MORRIS WILL CONDUCT THE CONTEST. ADMISSION 15 CENTS. See program later. FRESH HOME-COOKED CHITTERLINGS Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Lee returned to the City after a very delightful visit with relatives in Des Moines. Baptism Services were conducted at the Peoples Christian Assembly on Thursday night. The candidates were baptized by Rev. G. W. Mitchell. There was a good attendance, and those present enjoyed an inspiring sermon by the pastor. Mrs. Anna Mason is still very ill at her home on Elliot Ave. Miss Mildred Plummer has been suffering from a very severe cold for the past week. Mr. Matthew Johnson is quite ill at his home on Fifth Ave and has been confined to his bed for the past month. Mr. Boston is still quite ill at the City Hospital. The Christmas Tree given by Ames Lodge of Elks was a grand affair. About 250 children received presents. Mr. Al. Harper is very sick at the residence of his father, Serg't J. W. Harper, 1915 4th Ave. So. Little Winfred Lewis has just recovered from an attack of the measles. Mrs. Cora Hughs is ill at her residence on Elliot Ave. ELLIS—THE BARBER Ellis Houston, known as "Ellis the barber" has opened a shop at 252 4th Ave. So, Mr. Henry Vinigar, the veteran consortialist is associated with him. They wish their many friends a Happy New Year, and invite their patronage.—Advertisement. SEND NOTES EARLY Notes must be in our offices by Wednesday evening. All copy must be accompanied by return postage. TWIN CITY ENTERTAINERS Union Temple Hall, Minneapolis. FEBRUARY 27 — FEBRUARY 27 ADVERTISE IN THE STAR "SAMOA & HAWAII In G. L. Morrill's ILLUSTRATED LECTURE Sunday Evening January 9th at 8:15 Pence Auditorium, 10th & Henn. Pictures of—World's largest Volcano. Kilauea, in action—Hula-Hula Dances—Mid-Pacific Carnival Pageants—Sugar-cane Plantations, Grass Houses, Surfboard Riders, Submarines, Interned German boats, etc. SAMOA. Views of—Robert Louis Stevenson's Grave on Mt. Vaea and Home at Vailima—American and German Warships wrecked by Hurricane—New Zealand Soldiers taking possession of Apia, German Samoa—Naked Siva-Siva Dances and Sword Aances—Native huts-and Graves—Tattooing, Matmaking, Outrigger Canoes, Aquatic Sports, Samoans at Church, Cocoanut Plantations, Volcanoes, etc. RARE PHOTOS OF PLACES RARELY VISITED Miss Lillian Benton of Lawrence, Kans., niece of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Rogers, will remain this winter as their guest. DEATH OF MRS. BAILEY Mrs. William Bailey, 3845 4th Ave. So., died Wednesday night after an illness of pneumonia. She was formerly Miss May F. Sheppard of St. Louis, Mo., where her body was taken on Friday night, accompanied by her husband. Services were held at the residence Friday afternoon. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her husband "Bill" has the sympathy of a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. Richardson, and brother in-law Master Edward Rickey and Miss Zellial Glenn of Duluth, visited the Twin Cities last week to attend the Masonic ball. LADIES WHIST CLUB On Wednesday, Dec. 29th., the Ladies Wednesday Afternoon Whist Club, gave a formal Card Party, at Masonic Hall. The hall was very beautifully decorated, for the occasion whist was played at nine tables, after which dainty refreshments were served consisting of fruit, punch and wafers, there were three prizes, which were awarded on owls: The first prize, a grape juice goblet, was won by Mrs. Humphrey, second a cut steel mesh bag, won by Mrs. Hawkins, third, a pretty pin cushion, won by Mrs. Mary. Pope. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. J. O. Peterson, the South Side drug gist at Seven Corners wishes you a Happy New Year. He solicits your patronage and assures you that corte- ous treatment heretofore accorded you. Mr. George P. Sims, 2622 12 Ave. S. one of the old railroad men, is home from the hospital, where he was affected with paralysis. He has not regained the use of the muscles of his hands. The boys on the road should remember Mr. Sims, and materially wish him a Happy Ney Year. Mr. W. S. Doston is on the sick list. If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time to start. Mrs. Wm. Garrett, formerly Miss Ruby Danner of this city, is in Minneapolis for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Ferguson and baby have returned to the city, and are at the home of Mrs. Minnie Plummer on Clinton Ave. Miss Beulah Vanhook, Miss Lillian Thomas, Miss Maydrew Cunningham, Miss Oddett Johnson, and Miss Clarist Lucas, carried flowers to Miss Mildred Plummer, after service Sunday, and expressed their regrets that she was unable to attend, Miss Plummer is a Y. G. B. C. girl. The services at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sunday Jan 2nd., were well attended. You are cordially invited to attend the Church service and Sunday School. You are as welcome as the flowers in May. THE MISSING EDITOR Mr. Montgomery, editor of The National Advocate has not returned from his holiday trip to Milwaukee. There is some doubt as to his continuing his paper. He had gained the confidence of many persons, and had a large staff in his employ. He was assisted by Rev. Beasley, Messrs. P. F. Hale, W. R. Morris and Briscoe Lewis, Mrs. Ollie Phelps and Miss Essie Mason and many others. They await his return. There is room for another paper here, but it should have its head some properly qualified publisher. TWIN CITY STAR OUR REPRESENTATIVES. MISS CLARA LUCAS, 506 Boston Block is an authorized agent for The Twin City Star. She will write your social news and collect for subscriptions and advertisements. Mr. Fred. D. McCracken, of St. Paul will represent The Twin City Star in that city. His offices are 410 Court Block. He will have the exclusive management of the St. Paul Branch. Mr. Stephen Springer, of the Red Caps at the Milwaukee Depot is authorized to collect for the Twin City Star. Give him your news. He is going to have a live column later on. "AUNTIE" HUNT Mrs. Mary Huntte as "Auntie Hunter," She was supposed to old, and was one of and a staunch Cath Mr. Chas. J. Kelso appointment as a p assigned to the Min Mr. Andrew Quinn of burglarls this week into his apartments valuable pieces of je but did not take any A surprise was g LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER. Special $3.00 Combination. We offer a Combination Subscription to our readers for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Negro newspaper or magazine, and The Twin City Star, mailed to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders to THE TWIN CITY STAR. SUBSCRIBE NOW. THE Y. G. B. C. One of the very select affairs of the season was the New Year's Matinee Party, given by the Y. G. B. C.'s at the Masonic Hall, New Year's afternoon. There were about two-hundred persons present, a large number having come from St. Paul for the occasion. The hall was prettily decorated, and the music excellent. Misses Beluah Van Hook, Florence Cuningham, Mildred Plummer, Odett Johnson and Lillian Thomas served on the punch bowl. Misses Ellen Lucas and Maydrew Cuningham, checked wraps. Misses Rosella Sample and Leola Cola Matended the door and Miss Clarist Lucas acted as floor manager. The Benefit Girls worked hard to make this the grand affair that it was. The Y. G. B. C.'s are doing a good work which is being seen more and more every day. They have grown from a wee bud to a flower, that bids to grow and has been named Success. All had a perfectly lovely time, indeed a Hap New Year's Day was pleasantly spent. Mrs. Sam McCracken, is quite ill at the home of her sister on Fifth Ave. South Mrs. M. W. Withers, the elocutionist has returned from Durham, N. C. She was one of the teachers at the National Religious Training School. Mrs. Walter Dodson is seriously sick with pneumonia. Miss Annie Hill of Lincoln. Neb., who has been visiting Mrs. John L. Gibson, 627 No 5th St, left for home Tuesday eve. She was accompanied by Mrs. Gibson. They will visit Des Moines, Omaha and Lincoln. The Annual Ball of The Knights of Pythias was held on Jan. 3, at Union Hall, St. Paul. The attendance was not as good as usual. The pictures of the Pythian Encampment were shown. Mrs. I. S. Bogie of Tyler St., has been very ill. She is an active member of The Sunday Forum, which presented her with flowers sent by a committee. Mrs. Bogie's friends wish her a speedy recovery. FORUM'S NEW OFFICERS. * * * The new officers of the Minneapolis Forum, are Wm. H. Smith, president; O. A. Lawrence, vice president; Miss Gladys Waters, secretary; P. F. Hale, critic; Miss M. Chandler, organist * * * ROOMING HOUSE FOR SALE. Mrs. Harvey, 2718 27½ St. So., will sell or rent a rooming house. Good location, near Milwaukee Shops. A good business opportunity.—Advertisement. ENGAGEMENT NOTICE Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McCoy, 904 Hamline Ave., St. Paul, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian Beatrice Elizabeth, to M. K. McNight. No special privileges were given the Negro Cafe and Club proprietors on New Year's Eve. The white places were permitted to remain open, so that their patrons might celebrate the advent of the New Year with joyous ceremonies. It is deplorable that no consideration is given to the Negroes. They are entitled to every privilege granted other races. Where could they go to welcome the New Year? There are respectable people who would enjoy this occasion in public, who would not patronize the buffet-flats. We noticed that much space was given to the joyous celebrations at the white cafes and clubs in the daily papers. Are not Negroes entitled to enjoy themselves among themselves, at least once a year? "AUNTIE" HUNTER IS DEAD. Mrs. Mary Hunter, better known as "Auntie Hunter," died this week. She was supposed to be over 100 years old, and was one of the old residents and a staunch Catholic. Mr. Chas. J. Kelso has received his appointment as a policeman. He is assigned to the Minnehaha station. Mr. Andrew Quinn was the victim of burglar's week. They broke into his apartments and stole several valuable pieces of jewelry and money, but did not take any of his clothes. A surprise was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Francis in honor of Miss Willa May Chappelle who left this week for Kansas City, Kan, to reside with Mrs. Sallie Francis, mother of Mr. Francis. Mr. Mack Brady is well again after an attack of the grippe. Mrs. Ada Inglehardt, 525 No. Bryant Ave. is convalescent. Mr Floyd McKenzie suffered a serious attack of indigestion on Sunday night. Mrs. McKenzie has returned from Keokuk, Ia. Mrs. Mary Lattimore is ill at the City Hospital. Mrs. R. W Davidge, 611 Dupont Ave. is very sick. Mrs. T. V. Botts of Minnehaha Ave. is quite ill. Mrs. Jennie Ford is ill at City Hospital. The Twin City Entertainers, under the auspices of Messrs. Gibson and Rowe will give their next Social and Dance at Union Temple Hall on Feb-27th. Fast and Slow. The Son—My tailor. He says I'm the slowest chap he's got on his books. HONORS FRED DOUGLASS. High Esteem In Which Theodore Tilton Held the Great Agitator. Among the sonnets written by Theodore Tilton to the memory of Fred Douglas appears the following lines: I knew the proudest giants of my day. And he was of them—strong amid the strong. But gentle too, for, though he suffered wrong. Yet the wrong doer never heard him say, Then he I hate. *** A love's hay—no dirge, no doleful requiem song— Is what I owe him, for I loved him long. As dearly as a younger brother may. Proud is the happy grief with which I sing. For, O my country, in the paths of men There never walked a grander man than he! He was a peer of princes—yea, a king, Crowned in the shambles and the prison pen, The noblest slave that ever God set free! SIX GOOD REASONS Why You Should Join The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 1. It teaches that race prejudice is the most evil thing in the world today and that "Jim Crow" cars, race segregation, anti-intermarriage laws and all other manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel efforts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2. It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Halls of Congress, the government departments and everywhere the spirit of persecution against the Colored People which grows out of race prejudice. 3. It aims to bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4. It believes in and teaches the doctrine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the equality of all races in our American civilization. 5. It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the passage of anti-race inter-marriage laws. 6. It is composed of members of both races and sexes on terms of complete equality and as brothers and sisters in this holy cause of freedom. An Appeal for Funds. The Association needs money and new members. It costs just one dollar to join. If you believe in fair play, in fighting for your rights, if you believe in organization and cooperation, join this Association and do your bit toward advancing the race and thereby helping to make human brotherhood a reality and not a fiction. Send One Dollar to the undersigned and Join in this great work. Gale P. Hillyer, Secretary. When the New Year Arrives When the New Year Arrives AT certain periods of the year there are certain diseases that sweep the country. In the spring influenza afflicts mankind; in the summer, rose fever, and in the early autumn the hay feverites snuffle and mangle the English language. But with the beginning of the year an epidemic of a disease of the most virulent sort spreads over the civilized world, causing ninety-nine out of a hundred of its inhabitants to raise their right hands involuntarily and swear by all that's holy they will hold fast to the straight and narrow path forever and forever. The symptoms of the disease are always the same. It is better and more generally known than the common cold; it is more regular in its appearance, and more persons suffer from it than from any other affliction, physicians and bacteriologists have never found a remedy or isolated its germ. This microbe, once taken into the system, can never be eliminated. The same victims suffer from it year after year, and each year end hundreds of thousands of new sufferers join the ranks. The disease first makes its appearance in December. A victim beatsificantly around a poker table and announces, "Well, boys. I swear off on the lst." Jan. 1 arrives. Simultaneously several hundred million persons rise, yawn and glance at the calendar. In voluntarily the muscles of the right arm contract, elevating that member toward the ceiling. In a state of temporary stupor the victim volces good intentions. Some of the more serious cases even rush off to a notary public to record these thoughts in black and white and pay said notary $5. The stupor is attended by either a lapse of memory or a distorted mentality. In the first case the victim has entirely forgotten his attack of the year before; in the second he says, as he has @Rosso THIS YEAR IT WILL BE DIFFERENT! said almost every year of his life: "Oh, this year it will be different. I'm not going to bust 'em this time." This is the crisis of the disease; now comes the slow recovery. So many persons suffer in this country from the disease that it might almost be called a national question. Its seriousness lies in the effect upon some of the largest industries of the country. Manufacturers of expensive feminine apparel, cigar stores, hundreds of other institutions that give our country its envied reputation of being progressive and enterprising, a land of big business and mammoth industries, are hit and hit hard. The fact that in most cases the recovery is exceedingly rapid is the only redeeming feature. Few of the resolution makers have been known to remain in dreamland later than noon of Jan. 1. Perhaps, one reasons, officials of the affected industries have made no effort to have the government take measures to prevent the spread of this New Year's disease to the younger generation, and to try to effect its cure in the case of present victims is that with recovery comes an increased addiction to the articles in question. This is another generally recognized symptom and is a secondary and psychological effect rather than a primary and physical. In from five minutes to one week statist's show, the disease usually ruits course. The victim becomes him self again. He draws himself to his full height, voices the thought, "Aww what's the use?" and resumes his normal mode of life with renewed ardor if he's a smoker he smokes more often for a few days; then gradually nails become normal until the next attack gives a new impetus. This is shown by the consumption of cigars. During the first few days of January fewer are smoked than at any time during the entire year. The consumption gradually increases as patients recover and reaches its maximum Jan. 8. after which is a gradual falling off to normal. Albany Knickerbocker-Press. Pope's Welcome to New Year. It is the universal custom among the Jesuits to hold New Year's eve services in their churches and chapels throughout the world. At the Dean church, in Rome, the pope always tends the service in person. The service consists of "The Masses" and benediction. Peoples Christian Assembly. Rev. G. W. Mitchell, Pastor, 1204 Washington Ave. So. Comel and Serve the Lord. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 22nd St. near 10th Ave. So. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 318 8th Ave. So., Minneapolis. REV. FRANCIS J. PETERSON, PASTOR. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services. Preaching: 11 A. M., 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. A WELCOME TO ALL. YOUNG MEN'S BARACA CLASS. OFFICERS: Rev. J. M. Moss, President. —— Thornton, Vice President. Hezekiah Allen, Secretary. Miss Eva Walker, Treasurer and Instructor. W. H. Jenkins, Chaplain. Meets on 1st and 3rd Friday nights MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY FORUM. During summer months, meetings will be held on 1st Sunday in August at Bethesda Church; 1st Sunday in September at St. Peter A. M. E. Church. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cedar Street and Summit Avenue, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. Rev. Benjamin N. Murrell, Pastor. SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 A. M. Preaching. 12:50 P. M. The Bible School. G. W. Willis, Supt. 6:45 P. M. B Y. P. U. Mrs. Frances M. Murrell, Pres. 1:00 P. M. Preaching. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. 1:00 P. M. Mid-Week Prayer Services FRIDAY NIGHTS. 1:00 P. M. Junior Choir Rehearsals. 1:30 P. M. Senior Choir Rehearsals. CHOICE CITY AND SUBUR- BAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAY- MENTS. Houses and Flats for Rent. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis DAN'S RESTAURANT 306 So. 3rd St., Minneapolis HOME COOKING My Specialty N. W. Main 2767 Daniel Williams, Prop. MRS. D. D. L. RODGERS 2010 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Meals at all Hours Rooms by Day, Week or Month FURNISHED ROOM for respectable lady, gentleman or married couple. Call evenings, 311 East Grant St., Andrew Quinn. ROOMS FOR GENTLEMEN. Modern and up-to-date furnished rooms to rent to gentlemen at Mrs. Joseph Thomas', 1809, Fifth Ave. So. One block from the Fourth Ave. car line. All modern conveniences, steam heat. Anyone wishing to be accommodated call her up. South 2164. CHOICE FURNISHED ROOMS. MRS. HARVEY. 2718 27½ St. So. Minneapolis. ROOMING HOUSE For Sale or Rent. Piano tuning N. W. Phone and repairing. South 3755. PROF. L. W. ANDERSON, The Piano Specialist My Motto: Satisfaction or No Pay Prices Reasonable Voicing and Regulating 2737 11th Ave. So. Minneapolis ECONOMY. One of the greatest curses of American civilization today is the fact that it is unfashionable to save and that the people are ashamed to save, while extravagance, waste and carelessness' are looked upon as smart and signs of prosperity.—Roger W. Babson. Defective ro. Fp 8ST. PAUL REPRESENTATIVE. Fred, D. McCracken, 410 Court Block, St. Paul. SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Lucas, $06 Boston Block, Minneapolis. RAILROAD MEN’S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. bid Ace ee fey A Mh ote) Send yourubse: Leave fice Third NOOP Bring your printing to the Twin City Star Print, 305 So. Sth St. Patronize those business houses, who request your patronage through your paper. There are persons who do things worth mentioning and never give newspapers any copy. How can we get news, if it is not sent to us? ART CLUBS’ NEW OFFICERS. The M. T. C. Art Club met with Mrs. Ophelia Rice and Mrs. Maud Canty and elected officers for the ensuing year. Pres. Mrs. Ida Sellars, Vice Pres, Mrs. Mable Peoples, Rec. Sec’y, Mrs. Katie Smith, Cor. Sec’y, Mrs, Laura Celestine, Treas, Mrs. Mary Mason, Critic, Mrs. Bell Doston, Chair. of Sunshine Com., Mrs, Emma Helm, Editor, Mrs. Maud Canty. Mrs. J. H. Lane, of Fairmont, Minn. formerly Miss Helen Rice, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ophelia Rice, for three weeks. Mr, Lane is doing nicely at Fairmont in the tailor- ite basiness. LOOK! LOOK!! LOOK!!! GRAND SPELLING CONTEST And Musical Program To Be Given At BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH Under Management of Official Board, FRIDAY NIGHT, JAN 14, 1916 Five Prizes Awarded to Winners. Special Invitation to enter the Contest extended to everybody in the Twin Cities.. Words to be taken from the next two issues of and Whe" Advocate!” Bverpbady Come! A Good Time Guaranteed to All. ATTY, MORRIS WILL CONDUCT THE CONTEST. ADMISSION 15 CENTS. See program later. FRESH _HOME-COOKED CHITTERLINGS Mrs. Rodgers, 2010 Cedar Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Lee return- ed to the City after a very delightful ISlalt with relatives tn Dee Moines. | Baptism Services were conducted at the Peoples Christian Assembly on Thursday night. The candidates were baptized by Rev. G. W. Mitchell. There was a good attendance, and those present enjoyed an inspiring sermon by the pastor. ‘Mrs, Anna Mason is still very ill at her home on Elliot Ave. Miss Mildred Plummer has been suffering from a very severe cold for the past week. ‘Mr. Matthew Johnson is quite ill at his home on Fifth Ave and has been confined to his bed for the pas month. Mr. Doston is still quite ill at the City Hospital. The Christmas Tree given by Ames Lodge of Elks was a grand affair About 250 children received presents Mr. Al, Harper is very sick at the residence of his father, Serg’t J. W Harper, 1915 4th Ave. So. Little Winfred Lewis has just re- covered from an attack of the measles “Mrs. Cora Hughs is ill at her resi dence on Elliot Ave. _ . ELLIS—THE BARBER. © Ellis Houston, known as. “Ellis the barber” has opened a shop at 252 4th Ave. So’ Mr. Henry Vinigar, the yeteranténxorialist is associated with him. They wish their many friends a “Happy News‘Year'arid invite their / Patronage.—Advertisdment. __- SEND NOTES: EARLY. _ Notes must be ‘in ope “offites by “Weinesday evening. ““Att-cony, xyst be accompanied by return ppstied,«, | TWIN CITY ENTERTAINERS” Union Temple Hall, Minneapolis, :. IRUARY 27 — FEBRUARY:2/ 2 ee “ sb Tr ede a ne SEE “SAMOA & HAWAII” Re fe Coe ae eee In G. L. Morrill’s ILLUSTRATED LECTURE Sunday Evening January 9th at 8:15 Pence Auditorium, 10th & Henn. 200 WONDERFUL SLIDES HAWAIL Pictures of—World’s largest _Vol- cano, Kilauea, in action—Hula-Hula Dances—Mid-Pacific Carnival Page- ants—Sugar-cane Plantations, Grass Houses, Surfboard Riders, Sub- marines, Interned German boats, ete. SAMOA. Views of—Robert Louis Stevenson's Grave on Mt. Vaea and Home at Vai- lima—American and German War- ships wrecked by Hurricane—New Zealand Soldiers taking possession of Apia, German Samoa—Naked Siva- Siva Dances and Sword Aances—Na- tive huts-and Graves—Tattooing, Mat- making, Outrigger Canoes, Aquatic Sports, Samoans at Church, Cocoanut Plantations, Volcanoes, etc. RARE PHOTOS OF PLACES RARELY VISITED Don’t Miss Them—Seats 25 Cents. Miss Lillian Benton of Lawrence, Kans. niece of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Rogers, will remain this winter as their guest. DEATH OF MRS. BAILEY. ‘Mrs. William Bailey, 3845 4th Ave. So., died Wednesday night after an illness of pneumonia. She was for- merly Miss May F. Sheppard of St. Louis, Mo., where her body was taken on Friday night, accompanied by her husband. Services were held at the residence Friday afternoon. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her husband “Bill” has the sym- pathy of a host of friends. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. Richardson, and brother in-law Master Edward Rickey and Miss Zellial Glenn of Duluth, visited the Twin Cities last week to attend the Masonic ball. LADIES WHIST CLUB. On Wednesday, Dec. 29th., the Ladies Wednesday Afternoon Whist Club, gave a formal Card Party, at Masonic Hall. The hall was very beautifully decor- ated, for the occasion whist was ‘played at nine tables, after which dainty refreshments were seryed con- sisting of fruit, punch and wafers, there were three prizes, which were ‘awarded a8 :OlUWS! Lue HFSt prize, a Erepe juice goblet. owas won by Mrs. Humphrey, second a cut steel mesh bag, won by Mrs, Hawkins, third, a pretty pin cushion, won by Mrs. Mary Pope. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. J. O. Peterson, the South Side drug- sist at Seven Corners wishes you a Happy New Year. He solicits your patronage and assures you that cor- teous treatment heretofore accorded you, roe Mr. George P. Sims, 2622 12 Ave. S. one of the old railroad men, is home from the hospital, where he was af- fected with paralysis, He has not re- gained the use of the muscles of his hands. The boys on the road should remember Mr. Sims, and materially wish him a Happy Ney Year. Mr. W. S. Doston is on the sick list. If you want to own a home in 1916 See McDew NOW! He has some good bargains. Now is the time fo start. Mrs, Wm. Garrett, formerly Miss Ruby Danner of this city, is in Min- neapolis for an indefinate stay. Mrs. Ferguson and baby have re- turned to the city, and are at the home of Mrs. Minnie Plummer on Clinton Ave. Miss Beulah Vanhook, Miss Lillian Thomas, Miss Maydrew Cunningham, Miss Odett Johnson, and Miss Clarist Lucas, carried flowers to Miss Mil- dred Plummer, after service Sunday, and expressed their regrets that she was unable to attend, Miss Plummer isa Y. G. B.C. girl. The services at St. Thomas Epis- copal Church, Sunday Jan 2nd., were well attended. You are cordially in- vited to attend the Church service and Sunday School. You are as wel- come ag the flowers in May. THE MISSING EDITOR Mr. Montgomery, editor of The Na- tional Advocate has not returned from his holiday trip to Milwaukee. There is some doubt as to his con- tinuing his paper. He had gained the confidence of many persons, and had a large staff in his employ, He was assisted by Rev. Beasley, Messrs, P F. Hale, W. R. Morris and Briscoe Lewis, Mrs. Ollie Phelps and Miss Essie Mason and many others, They await his return. There is room for Another paper here, but it should have at its head some properly qualified PUM i) Be ee oe TWIN CITY STAR ——————— OUR REPRESENTATIVES. , “AUNTIE” HUNT! MISS CLARA LUCAS, 506 Boston} Mrs. Mary Hunter Block is an authorized agent for The| #8 “Auntie Hunter,” Twin City Star. She will write your | She was supposed to b social news and collect for subscrip- | Old, and was one of t tions and advertisements. and a staunch Cathol Mr. Fred. D. McCracken, of St. —— Paul will represent ‘The Twin City| Mr. Chas. J. Kelso Star in that city. His offices are 410) PPointment as a po! Court Block. He will have the ex-|#ssigned to the Minne clusive management of the St. Paul] Mr. Andrew Quinn Branch. of burglars this weel Mr. Stephen Springer, of the Red| into his apartments a Caps at the Milwaukee Depot is au-| valuable pieces of jew thorized to collect for the Twin City| but did not take any Star. Give him your news. He is going to have a live column later on,| A surprise was gi —_——_ idence of Mr. and Mr LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION in honor of Miss W OFFER. pelle who left this w Seeciel 0000 Combination. City, Kan, to reside 1 We offer a Combination Subscrip- tion to our readers for 1916. We will give you your choice of any Nears newspaper or magazine, and The Twit City Star, mailed to your address any where in the U. S. for THREE DOL. LARS. Cash in advance. Get you home paper sent direct to you. For ward all orders to THE TWIN CITY STAR. : SUBSCRIBE NOW. THE Y.G.B.c. One of the very select affairs of the season was the New Year's Matinee Party, given by the Y. G. B. C’s at the Masonic Hall, New Year's after- noon. There were about two-hundred persons present, a large number hav- ing come from St. Paul for the oc- casion, The hall was prettily decor- ated, and the music excellent. Mis- ses Beluah Van Hook, Florence Cuningham, Mildred Plummer, Odett Johnson and Lillian Thomas served on the punch bowl Misses Ellen Lucas and Maydrew Cuningham, checked wraps. Misses Rosella Sam- ple and Leola Colman attended the door and Miss Clarist Lucas acted as floor manager. The Benefit Girls worked hard to make this the grand affair that it was. The Y. G. B. C’s are doing a good work which ig being seen more and more every day. They have grown from a wee bud to a flow- er, that bids to grow and grow and has been named Success. All had a perfectly lovely time, indeed a Hap- New Year's Day was pleasantly spent. Mrs. Sam McCracken, is quite il at the home of her sister on Fift Sum Sante . Mrs. M. W. Withers, the elocu- tionist has returned from Durham, N. C. She was one of the teachers at the National Religious Training School. # Mrs, Walter Dodson is seriously sick with pneumonia. Miss Annie Hill of Lincoln. Neb, who has been visiing Mrs. John L. Gibson, 627 No Sth St, left for home Tuesday eve She was accompanied by Mrs. Gibson. They will visit Des Moines, Omaha and Lincoln, The Annual Ball of The Knights of Pythias was held on Jan. 3, at Union Hall, St. Paul. The attendance was not as good as usual. The pictures of the Pythian Encampment were shown. Mrs. I. S. Bogie of Tyler St, has been very ill. She is an active mem- ber of The Sunday Forum, ‘which presented her with flowers sent by a committee. Mrs. Bogie’s friends wish her a speedy recovery. FORUM’S NEW OFFICERS. ** * The new officers of the Min- neapolis Forum, are Wm. H. Smith, president; O. A. Lawrence, vice pre- sident; Miss Gladys Waters, secre- tary; P. F. Hale, critic; Miss M. Chandler, organist * * * ROOMING HOUSE FOR SALE. Mrs. Harvey, 2718 27% St. So., will sell or rent a rooming house. Good location, near Milwaukee Shops. A good business opportunity—Adver- tisement. ENGAGEMENT NOTICE. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McCoy, 904 Hamline Ave., St. Paul, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian Beatrice Elizabeth, to M. K. Mc- Night. *4 No special privileges were given the Negro Cafe and Club proprietors on New Year's Eve. The white places were permitted to remain open, so that their patrons might celebrate the advent of the New Year with joyous ceremonies. It is deplorable that no consideration is given to the Negroes. They are entitled to every privilege granted other races. Where could they go to welcome the New Year? There are respectable people who would enjoy this occasion in public, who would not patronize the buffet- flats, We noticed that much space was given to the joyous celebrations at the white cafes and clubs in the daily papers. Are not Negroes en- titled "to enjoy themselves among themselves, at least once a year? “AUNTIE” HUNTER IS DEAD. Mrs. Mary Hunter, better known as “Auntie Hunter,” died this week. ‘She was supposed to be over 100 years old, and was one of the old residents and a staunch Catholic, Mr. Chas. J. Kelso has received his appointment as a policeman. He is assigned to the Minnehaha station. Mr. Andrew Quinn was the victin of burglars this week. “They broke into his apartments and stole several valuable pieces of jewelry and money, but did not take any of his clothes. A surprise was given at the res- idence of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Francis in honor of Miss Willa May Chap- pelle who left this week for Kansas City, Kan, to reside with Mrs. Sallie Francis, mother of Mr, Francis, Mr. Mack Brady is well again after an attack of the grippe. Mrs, Ada Inglehardt, 525 No. Bryant Ave. is convalescent. Mr Floyd McKenzie suffered a serious attack of indigestion on Sun- day night. Mrs. McKenzie has re- turned from Keokuk, Ia. Mrs. Mary Lattimore is ill at the City Hospital. Mrs. R. W Davidge, 611 Dupont Ave. is very sick. Mrs. T. V. Botts of Minnehaha Ave. is quite ill. Mrs. Jennie Ford is ill at City Hos- pital. The Twin City Entertainers, under the auspices of Messrs. Gibson and Rowe will give their next Social and Dance at Union Temple Hall on Feb- 27th. Fast and Slow. ‘The Father—1 learn with sorrow, my son, that you are getting to be what they term quite fast. The Son—You shouldn't believe all you hear, dad. I'll introduce you to @ man who will tell you another story. ‘The Father—And who is he? ‘The Son—My tailor. He says I'm the slowest chap he's got on bis books. HONORS FRED DOUGLASS. High Estoom In Which Theodore Til- ton Held the Great Agitation Among the sonnets written by Thee Gore ‘Tilton to the memory. Tongians-annenm the ae T knew the proudest siants of ry dui Andbe was of themeatrone amid the strong. But. gentle too, for, though he suffered wrong, Yet the wrong doer never heard him say, Thee also do I bate. ** A lover's lay—no dirge, no dolefu! requiem song— Ye what I owe him, for I loved him long, As dearly as a younger brother may. Froud ts the happy srief with which 1 Fer, O my country, in the paths of men There never walked a grander man thas He was a peor of princes—yea, a king, Crowned in the shambles and’ the prison ven, The sedlest stave that ever God set free! SIX GOOD REASONS Why You Should Join The National Association for the Advance- ment of Colored People. is He teaches) tat race (peelsdics te the most evil thing in the world to- day and that “Jim Crow” cars, race segregation, _anti-intermarriage laws and ail other manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel ef- forts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2. It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Halls of Congress, the government departments and everywhere the spirit of persecu- tion against the Colored People which grows out of race prejudice. 3. It-aims to. bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their socish, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4. It believes in and teaches the doc- trine of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of ‘man, and the of all races in our Amer- ican civilization, S. It aims to uphold the honor of our women by opposing the pas- sage of anti-race inter-marrlage Tawa, 6 It is composed of members of both faces and sexes on terms of com- plete equality and as brothers and sisters in this holy cause of free- dom. An Appeal for Funds. ‘ne Association needs mon- ey and new members. It costs just one dollar to join. If you believe in fair play, in fighting for your rights, if you believe in organization and co- operation, join this Association and do your bit toward advancing the race and therby helping to make human brotherhood a reality and not a fiction Send One Dollar to the under- signed and join in this great work. Gale P. Hilyer, Secretary. 2441 Sth Ave. S. 782 New "York Life Bldg: When the New Year Arrives T certain periods of the year there are certain diseases that sweep the country. In the spring influenza afflicts man; kind; In the summer, rose fever, and fn the early autumn the hay feverites snnfle and mangle the Buglish lav: guage. But with the beginning of thd year an epidemic of a diseuxe of the most virulent sort spreads over the civilized world, causing ninety-nine out of a hundred of its inhabitants to raise ther right hands involuntarily and swear by all that’s holy they will hold fast to the straight and narrow path forever and forever. ‘The symptoms of the disease are al ways the same. It is better and more generally known than the common cold; it 1s more regular in its appear ance, and more persons suffer from It than from any otheF affliction, yet physicians and bacterlologists have never found a remedy or Isolated Its germ. This microbe, once taken into the system, can never be eliminated. ‘The same victims suffer from It year after year, and each year end hundreds of thousands of new sufferers join the ranks, * The disease frst makes its appear ance in December. A victim beame beatifically around a poker table and announces, “Well, boys, I swear off on the 1st.” Jan. 1 arrives, Simultaneously sev- eral hundred million persons rise, yawn and glance at the calendar. In- voluntarfly the muscles of the right arm contract, elevating that member toward the ceiling. In a state of tem: porary stupor the victim voices good intentions. Some of the more serious cases even rush off to a notary public to record these thoughts in black and white and pay said notary $5. The stupor is attended by elther a lapse of memory or a distorted mentality. In the first case the victim has entirely forgotten his attack of the year be- fore; in the second he says. as be bas tee Tl I it Dai ont fo am Hiv i L Ny Li\> band m) “a Sess | & me ‘said almost every year of his life: “Oh, this year it will be different. I'm not going to bust ‘em this time.” This is the crisis of the disease: now comes the slow recovery. 80 many persons suffer in this coun. tay from the disease that tt might al most be called a national question. Its seriousness lles In the effect upon some of the largest industries of the coun try. Manufacturers of expensive femi- nine apparel, clzar stores, hundreds of other institutions that give our coun- try {ts envied reputation of being pro- gressive and enterprising, a land of bis business and mammoth industries, are hit and hit bard. The fact that’ in ‘most cases the recovery Is exceedingly rapid is the only .edeeming feature. Few of the resolution makers have been known to remain in dreamland later than noon of Jan. 1 Perhaps, oue reasons, officials of the affected industries have made no effort to have the government take measures to prevent the spread of this New Year's disease to the younger genera. tlon, and to try to effect its cure in the case of present victims ts (hat with recovery comes an increased ad diction to the articles in question ‘This {s another generally recognized symp tom and Is a secondary and psycho logical effect rather than » primary nnd physical. In from five minutes tone week statisti-s show, the disease tixnally rans {ts course. The victim, becomes. tif self again. He draws himself to hi: fall height, voices the thought. ~A'w, what's the use?" und resumes bo fpr mal mode of life with renewed 1 If he’s a smoker he si mor > ofte for a few days; then gradually Jab become normal until the mext attaci gives a new impetus. ‘his Is show: by the consumption of elgars. Durim) the first few days RA ad fewet are smoked than at any time dari the entire year. ‘he consmnptin eo ually increases as patients recover reaches Its maximum Jan. 8 aft which is a gradual falling off to no: mal.—Albany Knickerbocker-Press, Pope’s Welcome te New Year. It 1s the universal custom among-tte Jesuits to hold New Year's eve sery- fees in thelr churches and ehapes throughout the workde--At ebureh, in Rome, tends the service feo consists of benediction. gg Peoples Christian Assembly. Rev, GW. Mitchell, Pastor, “Fa0g Washington Ave. So, Come! and Serve the Lord. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 2and St. near roth Ave. So. Rev. Thos. B. Stovall, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E, CHURCH, 318 8th Ave. So. Minneapolis, REV. FRANCIS J. PETERSON, PASTOR. Se Ss ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services. Preaching: 11 A.M, 8 P. M, Sunday Schoo! 12:30 P. M, B. ¥. P. U. Society 6:45 P, M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. 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One of the greatest curses of American civilization today is the fact that it is unfashionable to save and that the people are ashamed to extravagance, waste ess" are looked upon ‘signs of prosperity.— Defective | . 5 J ac Ageaewnonssyn | an wie Femi x “ | a re | | - on Page | | SEGREGATION IN EDUCATION FOSTERS RACE PREJUDICE, Philadelphia Tribune Sees Danger In Stressing Vocational Training, ‘The Philadelphia Tribune sees danger 4n the putting of too much stress on voeational training for colored youth 8 against the opportunities offered for fcademle or higher education. The ‘Tribune says: ‘At the Thomas Durham public school, Sixteenth and Lombard streets, the largest segregated school in this city, ft has been definitely settled that the {troduction of vocational training for &t least 400 of the 1,200 pupils that ‘attend that schoo! will begin next Jaa- wary. If the experiment succeeds 8 similar course will in all probability follow in each of the fourteen separate schools throughout the city. While the gradual return of the dis. tinetive segregated schools In this city Seems Inevitable, there seems to be a growing sentiment, nevertheless, on the part of a large majority of colored citizens in opposition to the continual growth, They view It with alarm, and many regard the proposed tnnovation of vocational training as a direct blow at the aspiration for higher education and a more general acceptance by them fn the north of Dr. Booker T. Wash ington’s idea that Industrial education fs best for at least the next century. The intelligent people of color know that separate schools are breeders of Face prejudice; that such schools serve to create a spirit of disrespect in the mind of one class for the other. ‘The question fs asked and even now awaits ‘an answer, How may one foster the spirit of genuine good will between elasses educated in separate schools’ ‘Phe division of classes, or races, if you please, in so called public schools fs not only unfair to the taxpayer, white and colored alike, because it 18 bound in ue season to increase their burdens, but tt also gives an mpetus to race prejudices. ‘The intelligent colored citizen travels ‘and observes that In every city where the separate school system Is in vogue Yace hatred has grown apace. Doubt. less intelligent white citizens know this to be true and are anxious to do evers- thing tn their power to encourage the growth of race hatred, hence are de sirous of adding any feature in the public schoo! curriculum that tends to- ‘ward that end. ‘Whether or not the system begun in this city In 1881, when the law enfore ing the creation of mixed schools was passed, has been a success or failure ‘After an experiment of a-quatter of » century seems not to TIME -PATHEE Te Boon ‘ote the ele of the seca authorities BS woe ored y%,% % girl for work, ax they realizes. “Ww exceedingly difficult tt ts for the colored youth after graduation to obtain, in the open competition of trade, such occupational relation to so elety as will give him a chance to earn A livelihood. But even after graduation the color €4 youth who has been given the ince to work alongside of the white y at his trade has a better opporto: ity to demonstrate his ability and ld up a strong Ine of friendship ith members of the dominant’ race than he could possibly have In a seg ‘regated weboool. Cause of His Hilarity. Green—I'd like that fellow Brown better if he didn’t always laugh at bis own jokes. White — Brown doesn't laugh at his own jokes. He laughs at you fellows who are silly enough to Wsten to them.—INustrated Bits. WELL QUALIFIED LEADER. eerce, cere FEemeeD FOr weve br. W. Sampson Brooks. ‘The Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, D. D., minister of the St. Paul A. M. E. chureh, St. Louis, has returned to bis home after a most Interesting trip to ‘New York and other large cities of the east, While in New York Dr. Brooks ‘was kept very busy with matters per- taining to the International Order of ‘Mystic Shriners, which held its annual session in New York the early part of August. He is a member of the order 4nd shows great Interest in its work. Dr. Brooks also attended to much im- Portant business connected with his denomination and his church, From New York he went to Washington, where he was also warmly received ‘and kept busy. He is one of the most Prominent of the many able young Ministers of the African Methodist church. His rise and success in the ministry have been almost phenomenal. He is well educated, eloquent and gift 4 as a preacher, and if one fs to judge from his past record it ty safe to pre- ict for him the: highest honor in the Gift of his denomination in the near future. ‘He is a man of courage, fine common fense and energetic to a degree. Dr. Is not only scholarly, but a writer. He has traveled ex ly in the Holy Land and has put the results of his travel and study tn writing. His new book, entitled “Pootprints of a Black Man In the Holy Land.” has recently come from the press. _ Dr. Brooks 1s not only interested ‘he immediate work of his church aiid Jenomination, but in all good move. ments for the good of the race. ‘so much interested in the young ale and believes in giving the “chance to be trained along both: glous and secular : throughout the ; his progress with Wi AMAN OF THE STATE PRESS COMMITTEE OF THE MINNESOTA SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION, in Sy ; A MRS. WALTER H. THORP. WHY SHOULD WOMEN VOTE? ST. PAUL PAPER STATES FUNDAMENTAL REASONS. Economie Changes Have Forced 8,000,000 Into Bread Win- fing Occupations---Politics an Essential Tool for Their Chest, Says Ploneer Press, Because apart from whether she desires or not, woman must share “the obligations time and custom have given man.” They see the “fatber-right™ and the “mother-tight” supplementing each the other throughout the whole of life. Knowing that the “world do move,” suffragists believe that this “in- ithl form of woman's influence as developed through the ages” must keep pace with man. As he has progressed: from primitive conditions, woman, advancing with him, has shared the the blessings of education and en- 6 vision. \uffragists see that political development has been logical, but is in- tex—The governing class, originally only chiefs, kings and priests, extended to include knights and nobles. And then, as masses of demanded it, further extended until now men are generally enfram cumtd, ‘Avoman’s life follows parallel lines. Abnormal in primitive industry within the home, she has been overtaken by modern industrialism that transforms her environment. Light, water, sewage, food, fuel, spinning, Wearing, all have been commercialized. The home is subject to municipal regulation. Schools take over the teaching of the children. Lest woman forfeit her heritage as wife and mother, she must follow these interests with her care and guidance into the larger fe of the city which has ab sorbed them. Gradually economic changes have forced approximately 8,000,000 women into bread-winning occupations. And mothercare is as necessary fn the streets and council chambers as between the four walls of home, ‘Women could not neglect these significant changes, so the best among them have for many years been feeling thelr way to larger service. Many tools have been ready to thelr purpose, character, personal im fluence, untiring effort. But politics has laid overemphasis upon the means ‘of living and underestimated the quality of life. Women find their ‘tool chest: incomplete. As. much as man, they need this other implement, the. tallot, It is no more, no less important to woman than to man. It does not take the place of any of her other tools, but tt will re-enforce them. dignify and relate her work to the issues of the time. ~ ‘he franchise for woman cannot correct all evils, but its influence, like that of the church, will be on the side of good. This is proven by expert ‘ence 'n countries and states where it oxists. During the last half century the women most distinguished for social service have felt the need of the ballot and have left a strong suffrage Uterature. But suffrage for women is primarily a question of right and justice. Under republican form of government every one should have a right to a yolce in the laws they are forced to obey, irrespective of whether they destre to exercise that right or not. Neither can it be overlooked that approximately 4,000,000 women ab ready have the ballot. Suffragists belleve that Minnesota should not longer ‘lisfranchise Minnesota women who would be welcomed to effective cltizensi:ip in many other states of the Union. ‘The effort of women, both for and against suffrage, conclusively proves how vitully interested they are in public affairs and in itself {s proof of thelr fitness to use the franchise. ‘And finally, suffragists hold that the voters of the state should de cide thi: issue. And that, consequently, ft is the manifest duty of the leg- islature to submit it to them. WOMEN VOTE IN 33 STATES Have Full Suffrage In Eleven, Partial In Twenty-eight. ‘There are just fifteen states in the Union in which no women vote for anything whatever. There are eleven full_suftrage states and one other state where women vote for president. There are twenty-one other states in which women have a partial right to tote—generally for members of schoo! boards. “Bo in ‘twothirds of the United States,” says the Independent, “the question is no longer, ‘Shall women vote?’ It is rather, ‘Shall women who vote for this be allowed to vote for that.as yell?" And in one quarter of the even that searching ques ee Vee hete Seeweret'ta-Gie astrms “Let usiface the rely. “Bince may ee on child ‘ed¥eation} why not om child labor? “Bince, have a hand in the in “ot pablle moneys for hir- Ang ate why not for em- 1¢0@ inspectors? TU spighe abe to. 98 5 LCV mapee at at, Moe y cae i Sad vine S ‘ TWIN CITY STAR ELLEN KEY SENDS MESSAGE | TO MINNESOTA SUFFRAGISTS. |The women of Sweden are begtn- ning to fear that their countrywomen in America will all vote before they do. A prominent Scandinavian wom. an of Minnespolis, Mra. Luth Jaeger, ‘has recently received a letter from Ellen Key, the well known Swedish writer and feminist. The letter reads: *To the Women of Minnesota who are striving for Suffrage: “Everywhere that women have risen to the struggle for thelr rights one must wish them courage and patience until victory 1s theirs. For just at present the greatest hope for human. ity Hes in that vietory. To be sure, 1 do not believe that the world-war would have been avoided even if wom: on had already had the vote. But if another and more terrible world-war 1s to be averted, the women of the new as well as of the old world, must soon, very soon, attain the vote. ‘“With all good wishes, (Signed) “DLLEN KEY.” }. The women of Norway, Denmark, * eae feed. Onl ry Tucker Truss and Appliance Co, High Grade Trusses, Sur- gical Appliances, Elastic Hosiery. Abdominal Sup- porters, Etc. The very best in Quality and In- telligent Service. The place wher you always | gets a Square Deal 415-17 Masenic Temple ‘Minneapolis, : - ‘Mina, SMOKE THE BEST e 5C CIGAR Sight Drait W. S CONRAD CO., Distributers NO. 140. &. 6th ST. 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HILYER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR . AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn, Res. N. W. South 3347 THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn | THE SOUTHERN THEATRE 1422 Washington Ave. So. MOVING PICTURES—VAUDE- VILLE. Best, Films—Thoroughly Fireprool. Woodsey Jamison Archie Hunt WHEN IN THE TWIN CITIES Be Sure and Visit WOODSEY JEMISON'S PLAGE COSMOPOLITAN CAFE AND GRILL 40 E. THIRD ST., ST. PAUL Railroad Men's Headquarters Night and Day Phone Cedar 9128 We have never been able to get young man to work as an agent, but the police have five of our young mer of society awaiting trial for high way robbery. The young Negro of this locality who is easily led falls a hard proposition in the battle of life. Evil companions, improper home environment, temptations of the buffet-flats, (where the prostitutes conduct gambling) generally lead him astray. But if = good in- ROOT & HAGEMAN '403-5-7 NICOLLET AVENUE Women’s Fashionable Apparel at Popular Prices COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, MILLINERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR 1206 $0. WASHINGTON AVE. First Class Conveniences. Reasonable Rates, eo 7.8 Comer 1 Weisman WALFRID WESTMAN "pgp Furs 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. . sshington Av Are Stylish Furs ye. = y \ AY \ fpaap siii=s See ALBERT B. CUMMINGS, U. S. Senator from Iowa Candidate for Republican Nomination for President | Primaries, Tuesday, March14 Born on farm in Pennsylvania. Learned carpenter's trade and paid for his own education. Was railroad express agent run- ning from Iowa to Minneapolis. Has been governor of Iowa and is at present United States Senat- or from that State. Is a Republican, and has taken advanced stand upon. tariff and other issues that have interested the people in recent years. Voted against Canadian Reci- procity. Voted against Wilson’s Demo- cratic tariff bill, because it dis- criminates against the interests of the Northwest. Supported bills in the interests of agriculture, dairying and labor. Favored bills for reasonabie railroad regulation. (Iarued by Cumming Campaign, Com. mittee, Merchants Hotel, at. Paul, A. Caswell, Chairman.) a i = ie) i it a | - : ) yk / | Ye Ye " FRANK PEOPLES, A Successful Contractor. Contractor Frank Peoples has se- cured a contract for a building for Mrs. Emily Weeks, white, at 3432 Oakland Ave. The foundation is com pleted, and it will cost $8,000. Mr. Peoples has been here about five years and has made a good record. He recently took an office with Atty. W. R. Morris, at 1020 Metropolita: Life Building. Tel. Nic. 1534. ‘TRUSSES, TRUSSES. Special Klugs Elastic Truss 89. Fall line leather covered, hard rubber elastic trusses for Men, Women and Children. f eo Weisman Furs Are Stylish Furs —and there is the additional satisfaction of knowing positively that you have secured superior quality at a less price. | Coats of | Rare Beauty Smart Sets and Separate Pieces and being shown in almost endless ariety— all chosen by eaports before boing shown by us. : ’ Weisman’s Manafactariag Farriers 508 Nicollet Avenue OUTFITTERS Nicollet at Seventh. Of Women and Children, Of Women’s Seasonable Apparel, in which the wisdom of buying dependable qualities at the low prices that have made this An- nex famous, is further emphas- ized by the marvelous values that will prevail throughout this sale. WORTH ONE DOLLAR. Any Advertisement in Any News- paper of Any Affair at Any Place where Any Admission fee is Accepted is worth One Dollar, the price we charge. NO COLOR LINE BUSINESS. Promoters of Proposed Summer Resort In Michigan Should Be Broadminded, The movement recently started by @ xroup of prominent colored men to vlear up the ground and erect suitable buildings for a summer resort on the shores of Crooked Inke. near White Cloud, Mich., to be ready for the sea- son of 1916, has many good features, But if the promoters should decide finally to confine the benefits to be de- rived from the resort to our race only. without regard to the business enter prises usually carried on at such re sorts, It may hinder rather than belp the project. The sentiment of the race generally, says N. B. Dodson, ts against drawing the color line. The race is fully eapa- ble of maintaining ownership of ite business enterprises, educational and religious institutions without drawing - the line, If white people desire to pa- tronize our institutions of whatever kind under our management they should be permitted to do so. Co-op eration is the watchword of the times, ‘The proposed summer resort should be '® purely business movement. Those who are indebted to is will please forward a part of thelr subs SEGREGATION IN EDUCATION FOSTERS RACE PREJUDICE Philadelphia Tribune Sees Danger In Stressing Vocational Training. The Philadelphia Tribune sees danger in the putting of too much stress on vocational training for colored youth as against the opportunities offered for academic or higher education. The Tribune says: At the Thomas Durham public school, Sixteenth and Lombard streets, the largest segregated school in this city, it has been definitely settled that the introduction of vocational training for at least 400 of the 1,200 pupils that attend that school will begin next January. If the experiment succeeds a similar course will in all probability follow in each of the fourteen separate schools throughout the city. While the gradual return of the distinctive segregated schools in this city seems inevitable, there seems to be a growing sentiment, nevertheless, on the part of a large majority of colored citizens in opposition to the continual growth. They view it with alarm, and many regard the proposed innovation of vocational training as a direct blow at the aspiration for higher education and a more general acceptance by them in the north of Dr. Booker T. Washington's idea that industrial education is best for at least the next century. The intelligent people of color know that separate schools are breeders of race prejudice; that such schools serve to create a spirit of disrespect in the mind of one class for the other. The question is asked and even now awaits an answer. How may one foster the spirit of genuine good will between classes educated in separate schools? The division of classes, or races, if you please, in so called public schools is not only unfair to the taxpayer, white and colored alike, because it is bound in due season to increase their burdens, but it also gives an impetus to race prejudices. The intelligent colored citizen travels and observes that in every city where the separate school system is in vogue race hatred has grown apace. Doubtless intelligent white citizens know this to be true and are anxious to do everything in their power to encourage the growth of race hatred, hence are destruous of adding any feature in the public school curriculum that tends toward that end. Whether or not the system begun in this city in 1881, when the law enforcing the creation of mixed schools was passed, has been a success or failure after an experiment of a quarter of a century seems not to be the question, but rather it seems to be the thought of the school authorities to fit the colored girl for work, as they realize how exceedingly difficult it is for the colored youth after graduation to obtain, in the open competition of trade, such occupational relation to society as will give him a chance to earn a livelihood. But even after graduation the colored youth who has been given the chance to work alongside of the white boy at his trade has a better opportunity to demonstrate his ability and build up a strong line of friendship with members of the dominant race than he could possibly have in a segregated school. Cause of His Hilarity. Green—I'd like that fellow Brown better if he didn't always laugh at his own jokes. White — Brown doesn't laugh at his own jokes. He laughs at you fellows who are silly enough to listen to them.—Illustrated Bits. WELL QUALIFIED LEADER. Bright Future Predicted For Rev. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks. The Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, D. D., minister of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, St. Louis, has returned to his home after a most interesting trip to New York and other large cities of the east. While in New York Dr. Brooks was kept very busy with matters pertaining to the International Order of Mystic Shriners, which held its annual session in New York the early part of August. He is a member of the order and shows great interest in its work. Dr. Brooks also attended to much important business connected with his denomination and his church. From New York he went to Washington, where he was also warmly received and kept busy. He is one of the most prominent of the many able young ministers of the African Methodist church. His rise and success in the ministry have been almost phenomenal. He is well educated, eloquent and gifted as a preacher, and if one is to judge from his past record it is safe to predict for him the highest honor in the gift of his denomination in the near future. He is a man of courage, fine common sense and energetic to a degree. Dr. Brooks is not only scholarly, but a trained writer. He has traveled extensively in the Holy Land and has put the results of his travel and study in writing. His new book, entitled "Footprints of a Black Man In the Holy Land," has recently come from the press. Dr. Brooks is not only interested in the immediate work of his church and lenomination, but in all good movements for the good of the race. He is also much interested in the young people and believes in giving them a chance to be trained along both religious and secular lines. His friends throughout the country are watching his progress with keen interest. effective Page MAN OF THE STATE PRESS COMMITTEE OF THE MINNESOTA SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION. A. H. MRS. WALTER H. THORP. WHY SHOULD WOMEN WORK PAPER STATES FULLY Economic Changes Have Forced Occupations---Political Their Chest, Say Because apart from whether she obligations time and custom have given and the "mother-right" supplementing of life. Knowing that the "world do move it initial form of woman's influence as a pace with man. As he has progressed advancing with him, has shared the leading vision. Suffragists see that political debate. The governing class, origin extended to include knights and demanded it, further extended chieved. Woman's life follows parallel limits within the home, she has been overtransforms her environment. Light, weaving, all have been commercial regulation. Schools take over the tenor forfeit her heritage as wife and mot with her care and guidance into the sorbed them. Gradually economic changes have women into bread-winning occupation in the streets and council chambers. Women could not neglect these signs them have for many years been feel. Many tools have been ready to the fluence, uniring effort. But political means of living and underestimated tool chest incomplete. As much as the ballot. It is no more, no less does not take the place of any of them dignify and relate her work to it. The franchise for woman cannot that of the church, will be on the side ence in countries and states where it. During the last half century the service have felt the need of the ball literature. But suffrage for women is primary Under republican form of governmea voice in the laws they are forced desire to exercise that right or not. Neither can it be overlooked that ready have the ballot. Suffragists be longer disfranchise Minnesota women citizenship in many other states of it. The effort of women, both for and how vitally interested they are in pub their fitness to use the franchise. And finally, suffragists hold that cide this issue. And that, consequent islature to submit it to them. WOMEN VOTE? STATE STATES FUNDAMENTALS Have Forced 8,000,000 NATIONS---Politics an Essential Air Chest, Says Ploneer Pro from whether she desires or not, we custom have given man." They can't supplementing each the other. "world do move," suffragists has influence as developed through the has progressed from primitivism has shared the the blessings of that political development has a class, originally only children knights and nobles. And further extended until now men have parallel lines. Abnormal has been overtaken by modern moment. Light, water, sewage, been commercialized. The home has take over the teaching of the or wife and mother, she must guidance into the larger life of public changes have forced appalling occupations. And mother council chambers as between the neglect these significant changes, years been feeling their way to be ready to their purpose, or art. But politics has laid over underestimated the quality of life. As much as man, they need more, no less important to woman face of any of her other tools, her work to the issues of the woman cannot correct all evils, will be on the side of good. This states where it exists. Half century the women most need of the ballot and have women is primarily a question of government every one she they are forced to obey, irrespect right or not. Overlooked that approximately it. Suffragists believe that Minnesota women who would be other states of the Union. women, both for and against suffragists they are in public affairs and the franchise. Suffragists hold that the voters of that, consequently, it is the man to them. WHY SHOULD WOMEN VOTE? ST. PAUL PAPER STATES FUNDAMENTAL REASONS. Because apart from whether she desires or not, woman must share "the obligations time and custom have given man." They see the "father-right" and the "mother-right" supplementing each the other throughout the whole of life. Knowing that the "world do move," suffragists believe that this "initial form of woman's influence as developed through the ages" must keep pace with man. As he has progressed from primitive conditions, woman, advancing with him, has shared the the blessings of education and enlightening vision. Suffragists see that political development has been logical, but is insecure. The governing class, originally only chiefs, kings and priests, extended to include knights and nobles. And then, as masses of demanded it, further extended until now men are generally enfranchised. Woman's life follows parallel lines. Abnormal in primitive industry within the home, she has been overtaken by modern industrialism that transforms her environment. Light, water, sewage, food, fuel, spinning, weaving, all have been commercialized. The home is subject to municipal regulation. Schools take over the teaching of the children. Lest woman forfeit her heritage as wife and mother, she must follow these interests with her care and guidance into the larger life of the city which has absorbed them. Gradually economic changes have forced approximately 8,000,000 women into bread-winning occupations. And mother-care is as necessary in the streets and council chambers as between the four walls of home. Women could not neglect these significant changes, so the best among them have for many years been feeling their way to larger service. Many tools have been ready to their purpose, character, personal influence, uniting effort. But politics has laid over-emphasis upon the means of living and underestimated the quality of life. Women find their tool chest incomplete. As much as man, they need this other implement, the ballot. It is no more, no less important to woman than to man. It does not take the place of any of her other tools, but it will enforce them dignify and relate her work to the issues of the time. The franchise for woman cannot correct all evils, but its influence, like that of the church, will be on the side of good. This is proven by experience in countries and states where it exists. During the last half century the women most distinguished for social service have felt the need of the ballot and have left a strong suffrage literature. But suffrage for women is primarily a question of right and justice. Under republican form of government every one should have a right to a voice in the laws they are forced to obey, irrespective of whether they desire to exercise that right or not. Neither can it be overlooked that approximately 4,000,000 women already have the ballot. Suffragists believe that Minnesota should not longer disfranchise Minnesota women who would be welcomed to effective citizenship in many other states of the Union. The effort of women, both for and against suffrage, conclusively proves how vitally interested they are in public affairs and in itself is proof of their fitness to use the franchise. And finally, suffragists hold that the voters of the state should decide this issue. And that, consequently, it is the manifest duty of the legislature to submit it to them. WOMEN VOTE IN 33 STATES Have Full Suffrage in Eleven, Partial in Twenty-eight. There are just fifteen states in the Union in which no women vote for anything whatever. There are eleven full suffrage states and one other state where women vote for president. There are twenty-one other states in which women have a partial right to vote—generally for members of school boards. "So in two-thirds of the United States," says the Independent, "the question is no longer, 'Shall women vote?' It is rather, 'Shall women who vote for this be allowed to vote for that as well?' And in one quarter of the states even that searching question has been answered in the affirmative. "Let us face the issue squarely. "Since women may vote on child education why not on child labor?" "Since women may have a hand in the spending of public moneys for hiring school teachers, why not for employing food inspectors? "If women are to vote at all, they should vote in all states. If woman's place is in the home, it is as bad for her if take it place in a school board as it healt'ard." --- E PRESS COMMITTEE SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION. NOTE? ST. PAUL FOUNDAMENTAL REASONS. And 8,000,000 Into Bread Win- es an Essential Tool for the Pioneer Press. desires or not, woman must share "the man man." They see the "father-right" giving each the other throughout the whole e," suffragists believe that this "in- veloped through the ages" must keep from primitive conditions, woman, the blessings of education and en- velopment has been logical, but is in- nately only chiefs, kings and priests, and nobles. And then, as masses of until now men are generally enfran- ses. Abnormal in primitive industry staken by modern industrialism that water, sewage, food, fuel, spinning, diseased. The home is subject to municipal teaching of the children. Lest woman other, she must follow these interests larger life of the city which has ab- forced approximately 8,000,000 s. And mother-care is as necessary as between the four walls of home. Ficherable changes, so the best among their way to larger service. their purpose, character, personal in- has laid over-emphasis upon the the quality of life. Women find their man, they need this other implement, important to woman than to man. It other tools, but it will re-enforce the issues of the time. correct all evils, but its influence, like e of good. This is proven by experi- exists. women most distinguished for social not and have left a strong suffrage friarly a question of right and justice. But every one should have a right to to obey, irrespective of whether they approximately 4,000,000 women al- believe that Minnesota should not who would be welcomed to effective the Union. against suffrage, conclusively proves nic affairs and in itself is proof of the voters of the state should de- ly, it is the manifest duty of the leg- ELLEN KEY SENDS MESSAGE TO MINNESOTA SUFFRAGISTS. The women of Sweden are beginning to fear that their countrywomen in America will all vote before they do. A prominent Scandinavian woman of Minnesota, Mrs. Luth Jaeger, has recently received a letter from Ellen Key, the well known Swedish writer and feminist. The letter reads: "To the Women of Minnesota who are striving for Suffrage: "Everywhere that women have risen to the struggle for their rights one must wish them courage and patience until victory is theirs. For just at present the greatest hope for humanity lies in that victory. To be sure, I do not believe that the world-war would have been avoided even if women had already had the vote. But if another and more terrible world-war is to be averted, the women of the new as well as of the old world, must soon, very soon, attain the vote. "With all good wishes, (Signed) "ELLEN KEY." The women of Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and The Netherlands have already been enfranchised. Only Sweden of the Scandinavian group ings behind. TWIN CITY STAR Tucker Truss and Appliance Co. High Grade Trusses, Surgical Appliances, Elastic Hosiery. Abdominal Supporters, Etc. The very best in Quality and Intelligent Service. The place wher you always gets a Square Deal. 415-17 Masonic Temple Minneapolis, Minn. SMOKE THE BEST 5C CIGAR Sight Draft W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST. ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. So. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. No Solicits You Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... 75c Ladies Sewed Soles ..... 65c Men's Nailed Soles ..... 50 and 60c Rubber Heels, ..... 40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ..... 40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. Office Hours Sundays 9:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. 10:00 to 1:00 p. m. 2:00 to 4:00 and 5:00 to 6:30 p. m. R. S. BROWN, M. D. OFFICE 405-408 Tribune Annex Building 67 Fourth St. So. Residence: 608 E. 14th St. Telephones: N. W. Main 2888 N. W. Main 2040 Tri-State Center 2674 Tri-State Cen. 691 Office, Nic. 1963 Res. Celfax 1638. DR. J. H. REDD, Physician and Surgeon. 111 SO. 6TH ST. Minneapolis, Minn. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 112 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. Office Phone N. W. Main 625 GALE P. HILYER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Res. N. W. South 3347 THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn THE SOUTHERN THEATRE 1422 Washington Ave. So. MOVING PICTURES—VAUDE- VILLE. Best Films—Thoroughly Fireproof. Woodsey Jamison Archie Hunt WHEN IN THE TWIN CITIES Be Sure and Visit WOODSEY JEMISON'S PLACE COSMOPOLITAN CAFE AND GRILL 40 E. THIRD ST., ST. PAUL Railroad Men's Headquarters Night and Day Phone Cedar 9128 We have never been able to get a young man to work as an agent, but the police have five of our young men of society awaiting trial for highway robbery. The young Negro of this locality who is easily led falls a hard proposition in the battle of life. Evil companions, improper home environment, temptations of the buffet-flats, (where the prostitutes conduct gambling) generally lead him astray. But if he has good intentions and will power, he may accept the many advantages offered the youth of our city and prepare for a life of real service. --- ROOT & HAGEMAN 403-5-7 NICOLLET AVENUE Women's Fashionable Apparel at Popular Prices COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, MILLINERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR Phone N. W. Nlc. 1505 1205 SO. WASHINGTON AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. First Class Conveniences. Reasonable Rates, by Day, Week or Month. --- ```markdown ``` T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. 128 E10 ALBERT B. CUMMINGS, U. S. Senator from Iowa Candidate for Republican Nomination for President Primaries, Tuesday, March14 Born on farm in Pennsylvania. Learned carpenter's trade and paid for his own education. Was railroad express agent running from Iowa to Minneapolis. Has been governor of Iowa and is at present United States Senator from that State. Is a Republican, and has taken advanced stand upon tariff and other issues that have interested the people in recent years. Voted against Canadian Reciprocity. Voted against Wilson's Democratic tariff bill, because it discriminates against the interests of the Northwest. Supported bills in the interests of agriculture, dairying and labor. Favored bills for reasonable railroad regulation. railroad regulation issued by Cummins Campaign Committee, Merchants Hotel, St. Paul, I. A. Caswell, Chairman.) FRANK PEOPLES, A Successful Contractor. Contractor Frank Peoples has secured a contract for a building for Mrs. Emily Weeks, white, at 3432 Oakland Ave. The foundation is completed, and it will cost $8,000. Mr. Peoples has been here about five years and has made a good record. He recently took an office with Atty. W. R. Morris, at 1020 Metropolitan Life Building. Tel. Nic. 1534. TRUSSES, TRUSSES. Special Klugs Elastic Truss 89c. Full line leather covered, hard rubber elastic trusses for Men, Women and Children. HUGHES CUT RATE DRUG CO. $2 Wash. Ave. So. OPENED UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT THE DAYTON HOTEL RAILROAD MEN PREFERRED. Weisman Furs Are Stylish Furs —and there is the additional satisfaction of knowing positively that you have secured superior quality at a less price. Coats of Rare Beauty Smart Sets and Separate Pieces and being shown in almost endless variety—all chosen by experts before being shown by us. Weisman's Manufacturing Furriers 508 Nicollet Avenue E.E. Atkinson Co. OUTFITTERS Nicollet at Seventh. Of Women and Children. CLEARANCE SALE Of Women's Seasonable Apparel, in which the wisdom of buying dependable qualities at the low prices that have made this Annex famous, is further emphasized by the marvelous values that will prevail throughout this sale. WORTH ONE DOLLAR. Any Advertisement in Any Newspaper of Any Affair at Any Place where Any Admission fee is Accepted is worth One Dollar, the price we charge. NO COLOR LINE BUSINESS Promoters of Proposed Summer Resort In Michigan Should Be Broadminded. The movement recently started by a group of prominent colored men to clear up the ground and erect suitable buildings for a summer resort on the shores of Crooked lake, near White Cloud, Mich., to be ready for the season of 1916, has many good features. But if the promoters should decide finally to confine the benefits to be derived from the resort to our race only, without regard to the business enterprises usually carried on at such resorts, it may binder rather than help the project. The sentiment of the race generally, says N. B. Dodson, is against drawing the color line. The race is fully capable of maintaining ownership of its business enterprises, educational and religious institutions without drawing the line. 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White, of Atlanta, Georgia, a fearless exponent of "thinking white in the South," recently stated and frankly answered the incisive questions before several thousand Northern and Southern Negroes who had assembled in the Boston Symphony Hall, primarily to hear Dr. Washington deliver his presidential address to the sixteenth convention of the National Negro Business League. Dr. White said: The relation in the South between the races has never been so happy as it is now. Never has the outlook been so prosperous. The people of the South are "thinking white;" that is, the leaders are giving expression to the best sentiments. The South is now looking upon its millions of Negroes, not as a liability but as an asset. The South is training the Negro for success, for efficiency. The South sees that it is common sense to help the Negro. When the Negro owes something, then he is respected. White people down South think that the Negro is a man. They are saying this out loud. They are praying God to help them deal with the Negro on the basis of humanity. They think that the Negro is distinctly a Southern man. I predict that the time will never come when three-fourths of the Negroes of this country will not be found in the South. The civilization of the South, everything that makes it peculiar and characteristic, centers around the Negro. Indeed, the Negro has sweetened Southern life. Whole communities are shaped by the Negro. Property-owning Southern men do no lynching. Of the sixteen men who were arrested for rioting in Atlanta, for example, not one had his name on the county taxbooks. The race problem is to be solved, not by having a few Negroes with education and culture reach the top, but by having the well-trained Negroes reach down and help up the ladder the black men and women who are below struggling. New Movement For Race Segregation: There has recently been some talk of appointing capable physicians of our race as health officers in the larger cities to administer to the needs of the colored population exclusively. The idea does not meet the general approval of the race, and we believe that few reputable physicians among the colored people would accept an appointment with segregation as its chief object. The fact that the colored race does not want any special recognition of the kind mentioned ought to be well known to public officials at this stage of our progress and citizenship. In all matters of public service, convevency and comfort the colored people simply want that which is due them in common with all the other races which make up the colored population. EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE'S ADDRESS TO THE COUNTRY. National Organization Holds Eighth Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The eighth annual meeting of the National Equal Rights league, held for three days in Philadelphia, closed on Wednesday evening, Dec. 15, with an exercise commemorative of the adoption of the thirteenth amendment to the United States constitution. There were many men and women of national prominence in attendance, and much public interest was manifested in the work of the organization. The address to the country is in part as follows: It is on the fifthth anniversary of the final and constitutional abolition of chattel slavery in the United States of America that we, American citizens of color, assemble in Philadelphia, the state of the great reconstruction statesman, Thaddeus Stevens, who carried the thirteenth amendment through our national house of representatives. After a half century of freedom, during which the colored American has achieved remarkable educational, religious and business progress and demonstrated the highest human possibilities, the National Equal Rights league in eighth annual meeting assembled finds that Americans of African descent are still denied in many sections of the land their legal rights: By law the right to vote on the same terms as others, native and naturalized; by practice the right to enter places of public accommodation and resort; by law the right to use public facilities without the indignity of racial discrimination; by law the right to reside, even in their own property, adjacent to their fellow citizens; by action of the federal government the right to work beside and to use the necessary health accessories with other employees of the federal government in some government buildings at the national capital; by practice the right of trial by court and jury when accused of crime. Therefore we issue this call to action to the proscribed and oppressed and to all others who believe in liberty, equality of rights and human brotherhood. Colored Americans, begin the second half century of legal freedom by combining to organize, agitate and vote, where permitted, for the preservation of that freedom, that enjoyment of identical civil and political rights with others, that exemption from galling discriminations in the public life, which were bought at the price of billions of treasure and of the health and lives of millions of white and colored patriots. Let us here resolve that under God we shall use our volces, our pens, our patronage, our votes, our money and every resource that God has put in our power for the abolition of segregation, disfranchisement and lynching on the color line, undismayed that a president rules in the White House unwilling, despite his pre-election pledge, to rise above the narrow provincial color prejudice of section. Let us face the forces of prejudice and, spurning the bribe ever offered for voluntary segregation, honor the deeds of the abolitionists and refuse to sell our birthright for a mess of pottage. To our fellow Americans of every race we appeal for an equal chance and fair play. Friends of the republic, save free institutions, save the fruits of the civil war, save the fair name of our common country now besmirched by worse proscription than in any civilized land. Demand incessantly that race and color discrimination shall cease and there shall not in the boast- land of the free be a reversion to a caste of color, now reaching even into the national government. The officers of the league for 1910 are the following named persons: President, Rev. Byron Gunner. New York; recording secretary, Dr. J. L. Johnson, Ohio; assistant recording secretary, Maurice W. Spencer, Delaware; corresponding secretary, William Monroe Trotter, Massachusetts; treasurer, Thomas Walker, District of Columbia; financial secretary, Dr. William A. Sinclair, Pennsylvania; national organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, New York; assistant organizer, Rev. J. E. Churchman, New Jersey; chaplain, Rev. E. George Biddle, Connecticut; vice presidents, Rev. M. W. Thornton, Massachusetts; William D. Brigham, Massachusetts; Francis Warren, Michigan; W. Ashby Hawkins, Maryland; Rev. E. W. Moore, Pennsylvania; George W. Ellis, Illinois; Rev. W. F. Graham, Pennsylvania; and Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, Pennsylvania. Brooklyn Smart Set's Crack Sprinter. Harry M. Martin of the Smart Set Athletic club of Brooklyn has a long string of victories to his credit. He makes high hurdling his specialty and has won in most of the events in which he has competed. At Washington park, in Brooklyn, he won the 120 yard high and also the low events. One day he won the 100 yard dash in 10 1-5 seconds and was first in the 220 yard low hurdles, in which he lowered the record to 26 4-5 seconds. At the national juniors in Baltimore in September he won the low and came third in the 440 yard special. James Herring as Landscape Painter. The colored race has produced a number of sculptors and painters who have attained high rank in their profession. Among the landscape painters who won prizes during 1915 is James Herring, who was awarded first prize among twenty-five artists exhibiting at Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Herring has received many encouraging letters from artists of note congratulating him upon his achievement. TWIN CITY STAR EQUAL RIGHTS IN FRANCE The Diagne Bill Gives Military Pride to All-Alike. Paris—The chamber of deputies in this city has three colored deputies representing the colonies from which they are sent by the suffrage of their fellow citizens. A dispatch from Paris recently says that the race and color question that was raised in the French chamber of deputies by the bill of the Negro deputy, M. Diagne, representing Senegal, providing for the extension of general compulsory military service in France to colonial municipalities whose inhabitants enjoy French citizenship, was presented in numerous new lights and complications at the session of the chamber. The question of how to apportion a pension in cases of polygamist Senegalese leaving several widows proved a poser for the deputies. The minister of war and the military committee of the chamber approved the general provisions of the Diagne bill, which provide for the incorporation with the regular French forces of the Senegalese subject to compulsory service. The action of the committee was immediately attacked by Deputy Labrouse, who pictured the difficulties arising from the presence in the French army of soldiers unable to speak French and of different religion and social customs. Deputy Labrue also raised the question of confusion in the payment of pensions to the widows of polygamous Senegalese. He proposed an amendment providing for the incorporation of such troops in native regiments entitled to pensions and the other rights of French citizens. The speaker was frequently interrupted by protests from the Negro Deputies Diagne, Lagrosilliere of Martinique and Candace and Bolsneuf of Guadeloupe, Lagrosilliere crying amid frantic applause. "Our fellow citizens ask only to be allowed to serve the mother country, for which they already have poured out their blood." Paul Deschanel, president of the chamber, was forced to quell the tumult by declaring that the entire chamber felt "the same respect and the same love for all, whatever their race or religion, who are fighting under the folds of the tricolored flag." Deputy Labrouse insisted on the special regiments for Senegalese who do not speak French. Deputy Boisneuf interrupted, crying, "I then demand a special regiment for Frenchmen unable to read and write." Deputy Diagne then obtained the floor and made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the blacks, reviewing the part they had played in conquering the French colonial empire. "For eleven months the Senegalese have demanded to be allowed to serve France," he said; "if they haven't been permitted to do so it is the fault of the minister of war." Deputy Diagne said that the widows of soldiers ought to receive pensions even when there were several, but he added: "Native soldiers are not as rich as the average French soldier, who is also poor and therefore has only one wife. Polygamy is a luxury of wealth." Alexandre Millerand, minister of war, said the Diagne bill seemed to meet the wishes of a majority of the colonials and urged its passage. The bill was passed without change. FIRST BISHOP OF OUR RACE. How Francisco Javier de Luna Victoria, Rose to the Episcopate. The first bishop of Negro blood on the American continent to wear the miter was Right Rev. Francisco Jovier de Luna Victoria, who was the son of a freed slave who pursued the vocation of a charcoal burner, near Boca de la Rio Grande, and peddled it on his back in the streets of Panama, as one there may see many Negroes still doing. This old man lived for no other purpose than to rear and educate his son and offer him for the sacred ministry, and he saw his purpose accomplished. Luna Victoria was not only a man of virtue and learning, but a successful man of affairs as well. When the see of Panama became vacant by the promotion of Bishop Juan de Casterida to the see of Cuzco, Peru, it having been offered to and refused by several members of religious orders, the miter fell upon the head of the priest Francisco Jovier de Luna Victoria, a native of the country, who had ascended in the degrees of the ecclesiastical hierarchy by his merits and virtues. He was well received and accepted by the people of Panama in those days, when it was known as a "proud and wealthy city." He took possession of the diocese on the 15th of August, 1751. The new prelate, it is recorded, furnished at his own expense the cathedral and enriched it with jewelry and precious vestments, placed the hells on the towers and was transferred to the see of Trujillo, Peru, in 1759. He continued to furnish the money until the building was completed on the 3d of December, 1760. He was the first man of Negro blood on the American continent to wear the miter and the flowing robes of a bishop of the Roman Catholic church. Mrs. Styles—This paper says eagles and parrots are among the longest lived of the birds. Mr. Styles—Come to think of it, I guess that's correct. I never see 'em on women's hats"—Yonkers Statesman. "I've written a song." "Then be satisfied with that. Don't insist on singing it also."-Detroit Free Press How the Organization Society Helps the Maasses In Virginia. Whenever all the colored people of a community unite earnestly in asking and working sane and wisely for a needed improvement, whether it is a better schoolhouse, a manual training or cooking equipment, better teachers, better sanitation or anything else worth while, they usually get it. Scores of delegates at the recent third annual meeting of the Negro Organization society, which was held in Petersburg, Va., testified to this truth. Major R. R. Moton, commandant at Hampton institute and president of the society, said in part: "The movement among colored people for better schools, better homes, better health, better farms, seems to have made an irresistible appeal to all the people of the state. Religious, benevolent, secret and educational organizations of every character have joined in this movement. Leading white people, including the officials of the Virginia boards of health, education and of charities and correction, have been most cordial in their support. "The state wide campaign for clean premises, clean homes and clean lives has received help and support little dreamed of. The two races have been brought together on the ground of common needs of humanity. We have given white people a chance which they have long desired—a chance to help the Negro without compromise or embarrassment. They have met us more than halfway. "I am most anxious that we shall continue to be sane and wise in what we do and say and not be swept off our feet by those who feel that the great problems of humanity can be solved by abusing those with whom we do not agree." Reports from delegates, including many women, showed clearly that hundreds of rural communities are waking up to the possibility of making genuine progress by having people work together for common economic and social interests, regardless of religious or fraternal affiliations. Ideas gathered at preceding meetings have been carried to distant rural districts and have been the means of doing much good. Professor J. M. Gandy, president of the State Normal school at Petersburg, who is the executive secretary of the Negro Organization society, reported that in one year over 43,000 people had been addressed on subjects relating to community improvement, 502 school terms had been lengthened, 604 school leagues had been reached, $340 had been given to five schools and that these small gifts had inspired the people to raise thousands upon thousands of dollars for their own schools. T. C. Erwin of Petersburg, the society's field agent, reported that 347 organizations and 643 individuals had become members of the Negro Organization society. Professor Erwin has been at work in thirty-eight Virginia counties. He has carried a message of new hope through organization to thousands of men and women. He has reached school improvement leagues in nineteen counties and has aroused the people to the necessity of practicing self help and working out a constructive plan. Dr. H. B. Frissel, principal of Hampton institute, paid a warm tribute to the achievements of Dr. Booker T. Washington. He declared that the Negro Organization society stood for three big ideas which had rare transforming power-co operation, good will and service. Several hundred delegates attended the annual meeting and heard addresses by Mayor Cabaniss and Professor James E. Shields of Petersburg, Rev. Dr. L. L. Downing, Roanoke: Professor S. C. Aktins, Winston-Salem, N. C.; W. T. B. William, Hampton institute; J. H. Binford, Jackson Davis, Ennion G. Williams, R. C. Stearnes and Miss Agnes D. Randolph of Richmond; Principal E. A. Long of Christiansburg, Dr. W. E. Atkins and Mrs. Janie Porter Barret of Hampton and many other white and colored speakers who are experts in community improvement. Liberal Gifts For Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. The Carlton avenue branch of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian association is conducting an energetic campaign to raise $15,000, the amount necessary to cover a gift of $85,000 with which to erect a $100,000 building. The campaign began Nov. 11. The amount received in cash and subscriptions up to Wednesday evening, Nov. 17, was $11,015.50. The largest amount subscribed by any one individual was $1,000, the gift of Frank H. Gilbert, one of Brooklyn's leading business men. Mr. Gilbert is a member of the committee of management of the association and is well known throughout the country as the registrar of the National Negro Business league, a position which he has held for many years. The association is quite confident of raising the required sum. Alabama's Champion Cotton Grower. One of the most widely known farmers of the south is Samuel McCall of Alabama. Mr. McCall grows more cotton to the acre than any other farmer, so it is said. 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